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Charge Grater 3 City Bike - 2014

The Charge Grater is an engineer's approach to a city bike. It takes a methodical approach to finding weaknesses in other bikes and eliminating them. Take the frame and fork for example. Aluminum is by far the most practical material to be used. It is weather proof and at the same time, light weight. No heavy steel or fragile carbon fiber here, just practical aluminum giving you a smooth ride for a very long time.

The Grater 3 takes this approach to an extreme! Using an eccentric BB, this Grater comes equipped with the best city bike gearing available -- Shimano Alfine. The Alfine system uses gears that are sealed inside the rear hub. Contrary to what it may seem, this setup actually gives the rider a greater gear range than some external gear setups while keeping everything safely protected against the elements. This means that you get smooth shifting with virtually no maintenance necessary. It also means that you can shift without pedaling and on top of all of that, the hubs are set up for disc brakes.

Just because Charge uses such an amazing drivetrain does not mean they cut corners with the rest of the build. Shimano hydraulic brakes provide all-weather stopping power better than any other brake on the market. Kenda Kwick Tendril tires provide comfort and puncture resistance. Full coverage fenders keep you protected from a wet commute and also gives the Alfine drivetrain one more layer of protection. Rack mounts, lock-on grips, and one of Charge's award winning saddles round out the build.

Practicality reaches a pinnacle with the new Charge Grater 3 City Bike.